Mom

My Mom is the BEST!!  She calls me whenever I need to talk to her, even if I don't know I need it.  She called me today as I was driving home from the temple.  I was still overwhelmed, better but overwhelmed and she told me what I needed to hear.  She praised me and encouraged me and gave me the strength I need to go on.  She reminded me that we all wish we could do more but we shouldn't do more than we have strength.  Some of the things I had been praying about would have been too much for me and my family and by doing them I would be taking away from my family not helping it. 

My Mom and Samantha 2005

She encrouaged me to look at all the thinks I am doing instead of what I am not.  So for her and my benefit here is a list:

• My kids have clothes to wear.
• My kids have clean clothes to wear.
• We have breakfast, lunch, and dinner, usually home made.
• I try to go to the temple once a week.
• I go to Church every Sunday.
• I teach Relief Society once a week.
• I try to visit with 3 different ladies in my Church once a month or more.
• I clean the kitchen at least once a day sometimes more. 
• I take Maddie to preschool 3 days a week.
• I take Maddie to speech 2 days a week and chase Michael as we wait for her.
• I read my scriptures every day.
• I write a blog.
• I change lots of diapers.
• I encourage piano practice.
• I take Elizabeth and Samantha to piano once a week.
• We have Family Home Evening almost every Monday night.
• I plan my meals for the week.
• I go to the grocery store once a week or more.
• I try to stay in a budget.
• I keep the car filled with gas.
• I clean the old food out of the fridge.
• I load and unload the dishwasher at least once a day.
• I encoruge showers and baths.
• I dress Michael for the day and for night (love footed sleepers that can be both day and night outfits.)
• I get a ride for my girls to their Wednesday night activities at Chruch.
• I go on atleast one date a week with my husband and ususally arange the babysitter (Love that Elizabeth is getting old enough to help with that.)
• I take Samantha to play practice once a week and wait for her. (Couldn't do this withouth Elizabeth and her babysitting.)
• I make sure the bathrooms have TP and tissues.
• I give out bandaids.
• I read stories.
• I help with homework.
• I play volleyball.
• I iron melty beads.
• I do about 9-12 loads of laundry a week. (And usually fold them.)
• I babysit friend's children.
• I stay home with sick kids.
• I put on birthday parties.
•  I love my husband and my family.

Okay I am tired of typing.  She is right I do a lot. 

Here is her favorite quote:

Thomas S. Monson
"Fear not.  Be of good cheer.  The future is as bright as your faith.  Heaven's blessings await us."

Thanks Mom